BANKING CHARGES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Early day motion 668, tabled 7 February 2005 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 18 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement by the Northern Bank, following a recent consumer investigation into banking charges in Northern Ireland, that personal banking accounts will no longer be subject to fees and charges; and calls upon the other large banks currently operating in the Province, namely the Bank of Ireland, First Trust and Ulster, to offer similar facilities.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, DUP 4, UUP 4, Conservative 3, Liberal Democrat 2.